Tag: Democratic Party

Deborah Pardes, a 58-year-old unaffiliated Jewish voter from Los Angeles, shares her journey of becoming a one-issue voter following the October 7 terror attacks.
Adam Witkov, a 39-year-old Reform Jew from Milwaukee, expresses his concern over the lack of Jewish support from progressive causes in the face of antisemitism disguised as anti-Zionism, particularly following the aftermath of October 7.
Eva R. Cohen, a rabbinical student and leader of a Humanistic Jewish congregation in Minneapolis, discusses the lack of empathy for Israel in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack.
In "Where Have All the Democrats Gone?" by John Judis and Ruy Texeira, the authors critique the Democratic Party's approach of potentially ignoring working-class white voters, suggesting that Joe Biden's unpopularity and policy issues might impact the party.
Former President Donald Trump is leveraging his strained relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to criticize Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, aiming to outflank President Joe Biden, who is struggling to disentangle himself from Netanyahu.
The text discusses the shifting dynamics in the Biden administration's stance towards Israel, raising questions about whether Biden is abandoning Israel.
The text discusses the evolving stance of the Biden administration towards Israel, indicating a shift towards more criticism and pressure on Israel, particularly regarding its actions against Hamas.
Joseph Isadore Lieberman, a prominent Orthodox Jewish-American politician who served as a US senator for Connecticut for 24 years, made history as the first Jewish person on a presidential ticket when he ran as Al Gore's vice presidential pick in 2004.
Former Senator Joe Lieberman's funeral in Stamford, Connecticut, drew a diverse crowd of mourners who remembered him as a model of decency and bipartisan cooperation that is lacking in today's politics.
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish person on a major party presidential ticket, was widely celebrated in the Jewish community.
The Jewish Democratic Council of America, a prominent Jewish organization affiliated with the Democratic Party, has endorsed George Latimer to challenge New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the upcoming primary, marking the first time the group has backed primary challengers to Democratic incumbents.
Joseph Lieberman, a centrist senator from Connecticut and the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket in 2000 as Al Gore's running mate, has passed away at 82.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Jared Solomon, a candidate for attorney general, has made the fight against antisemitism a central part of his platform, emphasizing his Jewish identity and commitment to combating hate crimes.
Joe Lieberman, a former Connecticut senator and the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee, has passed away at 82.
The text discusses the potential decline of the Squad, a group of far-left House Democrats known for pushing progressive policies and anti-Israel views.
In a strongly opinionated post discussing the support for Israel from different political factions, the author highlights the contrast between Republicans and Democrats, particularly regarding their views on Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions and Israel's right to self-defense against Hamas.
Prominent Jewish Democratic donors, including George and Liana Krupp, Barbara Dobkin, Carol Winograd, Tamara Abrams, Margery Goldman, and Marsha Rosenbaum, have joined more than 100 funders in a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to reconsider his unconditional support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
The text discusses a shift in political allegiances among Jewish voters in the United States, questioning the traditional alignment with the Democratic Party.
US Senate leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish politician, publicly called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down before the November presidential election in an attempt to reassure discontented Democrats.
Chuck Schumer's recent speech on the Senate floor is significant for indicating a shift in the discourse within the Democratic Party concerning Israel.
Diana Leygerman, a 41-year-old Democratic project manager and community activist from Warwick Township, PA, who identifies with the Reform Jewish denomination, is a supporter of Joe Biden, having voted for him in 2020 and intending to do so again in 2024.
Dan Senor discusses Chuck Schumer's surprising speech advocating for the removal of Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting the implications for Democratic party politics and the traditionally strong support of Jews for the party.
The Jewish Democratic Council of America is strategizing to help President Joe Biden get reelected by targeting independent voters, particularly young Jewish voters who are increasingly identifying as independents.
President Joe Biden is expected to win the Michigan primary, but the state's large Arab American population is sending a warning by considering a protest vote due to dissatisfaction with Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.